Nelson Place vs. Midland Street
Should I attend Nelson Place or Midland Street? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nelson Place ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Midland Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nelson Place ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Midland Street ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
568 students
196 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#676 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
-
Kindergarten Students
81
41
Grade 1 Students
84
24
Grade 2 Students
72
25
Grade 3 Students
86
31
Grade 4 Students
80
30
Grade 5 Students
68
21
Grade 6 Students
54
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
47%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
